“Life is like boxing, in four words: advance, cash in, duck, and move”

Julien Lorcy, former world champion of boxing.

When it comes to getting into sport, whatever the reason – getting thinner, learning to fight for self-defense, getting muscle or improving your fitness level – you often think about going to a gym and engaging in some bodybuilding.

However, sports disciplines can train you much better than fitness equipment. Take for example the combat sports named mixed martial arts (MMA boxing).

Generally, in boxing, it is about semi-rising flat shoes, with laces. The material may be leather or imitation leather to facilitate movement.

Always choose a size above your own.

For a good hold on the ankle and foot, it will be necessary to make sure you tighten your laces, while being certain that the shoes are not too tight, which will prevent blood circulation.

Finally, note that each type of boxing corresponds to a type of shoe.

For example, Savate boxing shoes must have a smooth sole, to avoid hurting an opponent during a fight.

They often have protective uppers made of leather or fabric and stopping at the shin guard.

Are you finally convinced of the usefulness of good boxing equipment? Obviously, no serious fighter has ever been seen jumping rope or hitting the heavy bag with flip flops on.

Where Can I Buy Some of The Best Boxing Boots?

With the internet and thanks to the development of e-commerce sites, there are many vendors selling boxing equipment, which makes it easy to buy boxing shoes in one click, and often for a cheaper price than at a sports shop!

The right shoes will go a long way but won’t help you to become a champion. Hard work and passion are what you need for that objective!

Buying elbow pads, wraps, ankle guards, knee pads, gloves, a boxing helmet or a mouth guard is easier than choosing the right pair of boxing shoes!

Here is a list of places where you can buy them either online or at the store:

londonfightstore.com

fightoutlet.co.uk

Boxing Shop

sweatband.com

Sportsdirect.com,

lonsdale.com

Rivatshop.com,

SportsEquipment.co.uk,

Sportscombat.com

Tudo.com

lillywhites.com/boxing

We don’t have an exhaustive list of all the boxing sellers online. We can only make a comparative estimate of the prices according to the most popular types and brands of shoes.

SportsEquipment.co.uk offers five pairs of boxing shoes, and three pairs of French boxing shoes, from 52 to 81 pounds.

On Sportscombat.com, English boxing shoes range from 55 to 94 pounds. The variation in prices is explained by the quality of the materials: leather, canvas, the thickness of the padding and the thickness of the soles, etc.

The Decathlon website only offers one pair of Adidas BOXHOG II boxing shoes ( 64.99 pounds). Sewn in synthetic fabric, these are ideal for training and competition.

Four pairs on the Tudo.com shop range from 50 to 99 Pounds, the Metal Boxe and Fuji Mae brands offer different materials (nylon, leather, imitation leather, rubber soles) for all levels.

On the Boxing Shop website, practitioners will find shoes from 65 to 209 Pounds. Adidas, Rivat and Nike are the main brands here.

The Fight Shop has a wider offer: more than a dozen shoes – boxing and French or Thai boxing – from 65 to 199.99 pounds.

Here, it is the boxing level that will determine the price. A French Savate pair can easily go for 170 Pounds with its lateral lacing – for example – which allows competitors to kick with more amplitude and freedom.

Conversely, a Rivat pair for a beginner will mean spending 65 pounds. The pair itself will be more basic, as it is ideal for introductory courses.

What Are the Benefits of Shin Guards for Boxing Training?

You bought your first boxing shoes, and they fit like a glove! (Which is perfect.) Now time to choose yourshin guards…

Thinking of meeting F. Mayweather in the boxing ring? You might need more than just some shin guards!

In Thai boxing, krav maga, full contact boxing, and French boxing, all shots are allowed.

This is true and false at the same time: the boxer can strike the legs, the ribs and the face but not the vital points (such as the vertebral column, back or genitals).

To limit the impact of kicks, competitors gradually “arm” themselves with protection which includes shin guards, a fundamental tool in boxing.

An overpowering kick can cause serious injury and it is contrary to the values of modern boxing. As a result, wearing shin guards is often mandatory in a boxing gym.

These guarantee protection against kicks. The shin guards must be sufficiently thick, but not too rigid either.

Soccer shin guards can be sold to practicing boxers because they are made of EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) foam, providing optimal protection to cushion blows and avoid injuries.

Worn between the knee and ankle, these boxing accessories must be large enough to cover quite a bit of the leg. If the shin guard is too small, it will be counterproductive and won’t provide good protection.

Moreover, there are several types of boxing shin guards, and in several sizes. Some only concern the shin, others the ankle and/or foot too.

Don’t forget the disadvantage of their weight!

If a shin guard is too heavy, it can slow down the boxer’s velocity. One needs to make a choice based on his boxing style.

Why not give different styles of boxing a go? I did a search for kickboxing classes London and found a great coach through Superprof!

The sizes of the shin guards are like many clothes:

Less than 170 cm: size S,

Between 170 cm and 175 cm: size M,

Between 175 cm and 185 cm: size L,

More than 185 cm: size XL.

How Much Should I Spend on Shin Guards?

How much do shin guards usually cost?

We can list most of the boxing shoe salesmen mentioned above: Boxing 2 Matches, The Fight Shop, Combat Sports, Boxing Shop, Decathlon, but also Blue Dragon, The Ring Corner and Metal Boxing. The list above should help you on your way to a great deal and a great product!

There you go! 50 Pounds and you now have your very own shin guards with velcro enclosures and reinforced seams!

Here is a mini-guide estimating prices on the web:

Sports Equipment: From 11,86 to 76,50 pounds. From beginner’s level to competition, from simple EVA foam to high density padding, wide velcro fastenings and reinforced stitching,